How to throw a Pong-Per-View

While most beer pong leagues focus on having either tournaments or full seasons and playoffs, the World Beer Pong Federation’s primary competitive events are known as Pong-Per-Views.

What exactly is a Pong-Per-View?

A Pong-Per-View in a one day event where a series of high stakes matches take place between various teams of beer pong players.

What kind of matches should take place at a pong-per-view?

Ideally, championship matches should take place. For example, if your league has a crowned champion, he should defend that championship against a challenger or group of challengers in a match at the pong-per-view. Or, if there is no championship in your league, you should still have someone who is recognized as the #1 ranked player. That person should then defend his #1 ranking against a worthy challenger.

However, not all matches should be about championships. Pong-per-views are also about scheduling intense grudge matches between friends and/or rivals. This is where the real fun of a pong-per-view is often derived from. For example, if two friends have been arguing back and forth for weeks about who the better beer pong player is, have them play each other and settle the score once and for all at a pong-per-view in front of an audience. By making them wait until the pong-per-view and not actually play each other before hand, the anticipation will be extremely high by the time the match finally takes place. The end result will be an exciting match that is intense for those competing in it and entertaining for those watching it.

Grudge matches also work well if there are pre-determined prizes on the line or consequences for losing. For example, a winner could win the opponent’s money or the loser could have to run around the block naked. These kinds of things also help make a grudge match extremely intense. Use your imagination here.

Is there a certain order the matches should be played in?

Yes. The first of the night should be the one that is considered the least important out of all the scheduled matches. Every subsequent match should be more prestigious than the last building up to a final “main event” match that is the most heavily hyped match to take place at the event.

Do all of the matches have to consist of beer pong games?

No. You can mix things up by having matches that involve other drinking games, such as flip cup, drink ball, or quarters.

How do I give my pong-per-view its own distinct identity?

First, you need to name your pong-per-view. For example, the World Beer Pong Federation has held PPVs called The Great American Beer Bash, Intoxicade, King of the Table, and Clash of the Crunked.

Second, you should create a custom-painted beer pong table that matches the name of your pong-per-view. This usually involves creating a logo as well a color scheme. This step is optional, but it will go a long way towards making your pong-per-view truly special.

Is there anything else?

Remember to try to plan your pong-per-view matches at least a week in advance. This way some anticipation can be built up before hand.

Also, make sure this event takes place in a party environment. This way, people have something to do while waiting to play. If this event is taking place at someone’s residence, invite as many people over as possible to make the event more exciting. If the event has been arranged to take place at a bar, this step is likely already taken care of.

Finally, don’t forget to stock up on beer, pong balls, and cups.

What do we do after all the pong-per-view matches have taken place?

Chances are, you won’t want to stop partying after all the matches have concluded. In this case, just keep partying, have a good time, and start some pick-up beer pong games with your friends and guests.

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